Health Tip: Feeding Your Body Essential Nutrients

Your body needs certain vitamins and minerals to be healthy and function well. Is your body getting what it needs?

The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these suggestions:

• Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables each day.
• Focus on eating whole grains.
• Incorporate beans and peas, as well as nuts and seeds into your meals.
• Choose lean meats and eat more fish.
• Opt for low-fat and fat-free dairy products.